Construction Estimator

Skills: 3-5 years experience in concrete and civil construction, APWA, KCMO/MODOT/KOT standard specs, commercial concrete constructionQualifications: The Construction Estimator will be responsible for projects with significant construction risks; ensuring that the company reads the plans correctly, has the proper calculations, adheres to design specifications, and creates solutions to maximize financial strength and minimize cost overruns. The Estimator will work on a variety of projects from municipalities to private clients.
Must have 3-5 years experience in concrete and civil construction to apply.
Must be familiar with APWA, KCMO/MODOT/KOT standard specs
Must have commercial concrete construction experience
Duties/Responsibilities:
Prepare Project estimates in B2W
Accurately set up each job in the bidding software
Correctly reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications and agendas
Prepare Takeoff quantities in Plan swift and Microsoft excel templates
Provide an overrun/underrun comparison for self-performed items of work
Be prepared for bid reviews
Compile Sub and Supplier quotes. Utilize the quote subsystem in estimating software for comparisons
Price project on bid date and submit bid closing summary to PA
Recommend final margin
Pricing should take advantage of overruns and underruns when possible
Establishing and setting priorities according to your workload
Estimate up to $5mil/project and can handle multiple projects averaging $750K
Producing timely and accurate estimates through use of our estimating software
Producing 3-4 complete estimates per week, with multiple in the pipeline
Providing timely and accurate material take offs
Become intimately familiar with plans & specifications for the Project
Develop a complete understanding of our bid, bid assumptions, budget, SCAs & P.O.s
Develop a good big picture understanding of the Project
Skills:
Strong math skills
Extreme attention to detail
Self-starter & ability to make decisions independently
Ability to multi-task without impacting attention to detail or quality of the final product
Proven record of successful projects
Extensive experience in Estimating software, Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel skills
Highest level of professionalism & ethics
Excellent time management abilities
Leadership skills
Written and oral communication skills
Ability to make decisions in the best interest of the company.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Compensation package: Profit sharing